Foerster Tissue Forceps 34.3 cm (13.5)

Controlled Reach for VATS and Surgical Handling

The 13 1/2" VATS Foerster Forceps is a long-shaft surgical forceps designed for controlled grasping and handling with its 20mm oval jaws. Its 10mm shaft and extended 13 1/2" length support access within video-assisted thoracic surgery workflows, while the oval jaw profile provides a broad contact area for practical manipulation of sponges or tissue as appropriate to the procedure. This configuration supports deliberate instrument control in a constrained operative field. It is suited to cardiovascular and general surgery applications involving careful grasping, positioning, or handling during the operative workflow.

Use Cases

• Support controlled grasping and positioning tasks in video-assisted thoracic surgery workflows.
• Handle sponges or comparable surgical materials where the Foerster forceps design is appropriate.
• Provide extended reach for operative tasks performed through a constrained access field.
• Assist with general surgery handling tasks requiring an oval-jaw forceps profile.
• Support cardiovascular surgical workflows involving deliberate grasping and positioning.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the shaft and 20mm oval jaws for visible soil, damage, alignment, or impaired movement before use.
• Handle the forceps carefully to help protect the shaft and jaw surfaces from damage.
• Store in a clean, protected location after processing to help maintain instrument condition.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.